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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,756

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $16,262 $33,707 $35,668
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Cargo net 40 20 20
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Floor mats   170 170
Cargo cover   290  
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Cargo net 32 15 15
Cargo mat 32    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Floor mats   131 131
Cargo cover   219  
Options (change) 5,640 480 190
Options (change) 4,934 365 146
Destination 560 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,570 $29,030 $30,790
Total Invoice $21,756 $27,422 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,851
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,570$29,030$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,370$29,030$29,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$21,756$27,422$29,164
Adjustments for Features-1850-1,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,571$27,422$27,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3LEAFLEAF
TrimsSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0$0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,025$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-1,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3LEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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